The Lakers' Gasol attacked again, but this time it became Duncan's defense. Gasol's shooting accuracy was poor, and the basketball was forged.
Duncan also saw that there is no need to pay too much attention to No. 29 on the offensive end. Anyway, he is just a standard blue-collar player and lacks the ability to attack independently. Now that Nash is not in the Lakers, there is no creativity at No. 1, and No. 29 cannot perform offensively.
How many percent.
"As expected of Tim Duncan, who may be the number one power forward in NBA history, he stabilized the Spurs' situation as soon as he came on the court and put the Lakers at a disadvantage." Bill McDonald said: "Oh~
Now that Duncan continues to ask for the ball in the low post, is he going to hit one again?"
"Duncan saw that the core of the Lakers' defense tonight was Dongfang Fang, so in order to eliminate the Dang Fang's inside shock in the first half, he chose the simplest and most effective one-on-one low singles." Stu. Lan
Tezi said: "What a guy with a powerful mind! This kind of person is the absolute cornerstone of a team in any era. It is rare to see him in decades!"
"Fang didn't ask anyone to double-team him. He pressed up and seemed to accept Duncan's one-on-one challenge!" Bill McDonald said with some worry: "I hope we don't make the same mistake again. The stability of No. 21 is the best in the league."
It’s notoriously tyrannical inside.”
Duncan is still the same as before, with no fancy or superfluous movements, simple turns, simple confrontations, simple shots. Obviously you feel that his speed is not fast, and there are not many fake moves, but every step is just right.
Not one point more, not one point less, plus that calm face that remains unchanged forever, which makes the defender easily lose momentum.
It's like, hey, man, we got in without any effort, right?
It was indeed difficult for Tang Qian to see Duncan's sophisticated moves and familiar skills. The man who is known as "the basic skills of the inside" is definitely not in vain. However, he also has his own methods.
That is to reduce the confrontation, and then...the Rockets block the shot!
Yes, when his defensive crystal bricks and shot-blocking crystal bricks reached eight, Wilt Chamberlain could finally display his shot-blocking skills. He no longer needed to use ability cards, but relied entirely on his own
Individual ability.
It was the first time he used it independently in the last game. He still felt that he had not mastered many things well. However, after a period of familiarity and repeated training, Tang Qian finally dared to pat his little chest and say that he could barely use this most powerful player in the history of basketball.
His shot-blocking skills. Especially since Duncan has no defense now and can hit him with one hit.
"I didn't defend this ball very well. The level of confrontation and pressure was too small. Duncan would definitely not miss this good opportunity. Tim Duncan took action and the basketball flew towards the Lakers' basket! G,
God! He jumped on the spot! His reaction was so fast! The speed of the bullet was so fast! His whole body was like a rocket, rising straight up!" In the shouts of Bill MacDonald, Duncan was also a little surprised because of this kind of block.
Method, he has been in the league for so many years, only Howard at his peak has ever come close, but it is still far behind.
This, this is not a high altitude block???
Duncan suddenly saw something, because high-altitude blocking is a skill that every athletic insider can learn. It just depends on whether you can use it well. But the Lakers' ball No. 29 is obviously different!
Lift-off speed, judgment timing, and take-off method are all impossible to achieve with high-altitude blocking!
he……
Pa~
Tang Qian indeed blocked the ball, and the height was amazing!
The Lakers got the ball and immediately organized a fast break and ran towards the Spurs' half.
"It's amazing! How high was that jump just now? It's probably comparable to Dwight in his prime, right?" After Bill McDonald finished speaking, his partner Stu Lantz said: "It's not just a bounce.
Regarding strength, his height and wingspan are much higher than Dwight's. On this base comparison, with the same jumping ability, he is much higher than Dwight. And his jumping speed is absolutely
Even better than Dwight at his peak, this one-step blocking method is just... so like him!"
"Who? Wilt?" Bill MacDonald said.
"That's right." Stu Lantz nodded and said, "You must know that for a center, jumping ability is definitely not as important as jumping speed. This is why I always say that Dwight is squandering his talent. Because logically speaking, he
His jumping speed is already among the best in history. Coupled with his terrifying jumping ability, he didn't even average 3+ blocks per game at his peak. This is really a bit unsatisfactory. He relies too much on pure physical talent! If he can put in a little effort
If you think about your blocking skills, you can at least slow down the rate of deterioration in blocking. Otherwise, if you rely purely on physical talent to block shots, I bet that at the age of 30, his blocking ability will plummet and he will never be as brave as he was before!"
In fact, Stu Lantz still "overestimated" Howard, because it is impossible to reach the age of 30. After the age of 28, his shot-blocking deterrent will decline significantly year by year. This is the consequence of relying purely on physical talent to block shots.
There is nothing to say about Howard's physical condition, but his sense of blocking and shot-blocking skills are second-rate. This will become more and more obvious as his body deteriorates.
"And the hot blocking point is unexpectedly high. This is the center's biggest advantage in protecting the basket." Stu Lantz said: "The extraordinary speed can at least ensure that the inside players can average 1+ blocks per game.
, Blocking skills can also ensure an average of 1+ blocks per game, plus 1+ for blocking sense, 1+ for blocking experience, and excellent blocking points, which can add another 1+. Generally speaking, one can master 1 to 2 of these things proficiently.
Even if you are a strong shot blocker, if you master 3, you will be at least as good as the season block leader..."
"What about mastering 4 or even 5?" Bill MacDonald became interested and opened his mouth to ask.
"If you master 4, you can compete for the honor of being the historical shot-blocking leader since statistics began. As for mastering 5..." Stu Lantz said: "That is not a person who can be born in this era, Olaju.
Wang can't do it, and neither can Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Only two people in NBA history have done it."
"You mean, Russell and Chamberlain?" Bill McDonald asked.
"Yes." Stu Lantz said: "But if you want to say that the strongest shot blocker in history, it must be Wilt. He is the only one who has completely integrated the influencing factors of these five blocks.
Serge just mastered it, and his body restricted him from going further and reaching Chamberlain's level of rim protection."
"It's too far, but the shot-blocking point just hit has exceeded 375+CM, right? Good guy, he still jumps on the spot. With this kind of bullet speed and body explosive power, I don't think even the peak Warcraft is his opponent." Si
After Tu Lantz finished speaking, Bill MacDonald smiled and said: "You really think highly of him, but Duncan is too strong. I think he will have a hard time defending next. After all, it is impossible for Qiuqiu to do this."
Standard, right?”
"Well, that's right. There are many blocks like this in NBA history, but it's not easy to reach a stable value." Stu Lantz also nodded, agreeing with the old man's point of view.
Gasol took another shot from the low post. Duncan was experienced in defense and judged the path. Although he was not able to directly block the Spaniard's basketball, the level of interference was enough. Gasol made two consecutive inside shots, both of which were watered down.
drift.
Just when Duncan was about to run forward, there was a "clang" that exploded on the San Antonio basket.
No. 21 turned around and saw that at some point, a yellow figure was hanging on his basket.
He is none other than No. 29 of the Lakers, Tang Qian.
39-42, the Lakers recovered 2 points.
After Tang Qian landed, he saw Duncan's eyes, but he was not frightened at all. After looking at Duncan for a few seconds, without saying a word, he ran towards the Lakers' inside line.
This little guy is quite interesting.
Some fire slowly rose in Duncan's heart.
"Hot, sorry, I missed." After Gasol returned to the inside, he apologized to Tang Qian, because it was agreed that he would be responsible for the inside offense and the latter would be responsible for the inside defense, but after Duncan came on the court, he was obviously restrained.
This made him feel a little...
"It's okay, Paul, just keep playing. Duncan is old, isn't he." Tang Qian didn't seem to care at all. Instead, he encouraged Gasol, which made the Spaniard feel warm inside and said, "I understand.
Hot, I will try my best!"
This is the effect of Tang Qianyao. He knows what the Spaniard needs most on the field, so he "gives it away" without being stingy at all.
Duncan asked for the ball in the low post for the third time in this quarter. The Spurs opened up the whole court and cleared the inside, allowing No. 21 to have nothing to worry about and concentrate on attacking.
Tang Qian also followed up on the defensive as before.
However, there was no intense pressure or physical confrontation.
This is really a strange approach in modern basketball, because everyone knows that such a defense has almost negligible impact on the attacker's offense. The attacker can have sufficient physical fitness and space to make inside moves.
Seeing Tang Qian do this, Mike D'Antoni wanted to shout several times, but when he thought of the blocked shot just now and some of the crazy games before, he temporarily suppressed his emotions.
I want to wait and see what happens.
Duncan was also a little surprised, but he soon returned to normal and launched a low attack.
Because he didn't believe that the blocked shot just now was the opponent's "normal state". At least in his decades of playing basketball, he had never seen such a person. Moreover, he was an Oriental center?
So Duncan attacked.
Because there was not much physical confrontation, Duncan's movements were extremely easy and smooth. This feeling doubled Duncan's confidence in this ball. He slashed with his back, then took a big step with his left foot, and stepped in.
In the Lakers paint area.
Originally, he was planning to observe Tang Qian's defensive movements and then make corresponding changes, but as soon as he stepped in, his opponent remained motionless and showed no intention of pressing forward. This made Duncan feel a little embarrassed.
Neither up nor down.
You must know that you cannot stay in the paint area for more than three seconds. Tang Qian is a defender. When there is a defensive target, he will not be whistled for a "three-second violation". Duncan has no choice, after all, the basket is already close
At present, it would be a waste not to take action. Moreover, the opponent gave him half a step, and in this situation with almost no physical confrontation, Duncan was still confident in his low attack.
So with a half throw and half hook, the basketball left Duncan's fingers lightly.
"Didn't Tong stick up? In this position, he didn't give his opponent any physical pressure or physical confrontation. What was he thinking...what? He jumped on the spot again??? Is he trying to... block a shot???!!
!! Blocked shot!!! Blocked shot!!! The Chinese hot shot blocked his fourth individual shot in this game!!! Oh~ it's.amazing!!! He is so incredible!!!"
Covered again???
Even Duncan was a little stunned. How long has this situation not happened?
Besides, it’s a one-on-one shot blocking from the front!
Taking advantage of Duncan's failure to return to defense in time, the Lakers finally launched a fast break, which ended with a dunk by Darius Morris. 41-42, the Lakers were only 1 point behind the Spurs.
This made Popovich's mood fluctuate a little off the court.
But soon, someone made his heart calm again.
On No. 21, Duncan looked back at his bench, his eyes seeming to say, trust me, don't worry.
Haha, Tim actually looked like this. It looks like Lakers No. 29 did a good job.
Popovich said in his heart.
After being blocked two times in a row, Duncan certainly has to find his way back, and now that he is at the lead, he has enough reasons to "take away" the Lakers' No. 29.
Tang Qian didn't care and waited for Duncan to continue his low attack.
But this time, Duncan actually chose to turn around after turning his back, and then shot!
Tang Qian was caught off guard. After all, he wasn't using ability cards. He couldn't guarantee a 100% block rate for every ball.
Snap~brush~
Hit the board and enter the network.
41-44, the Spurs broke their scoring drought.
After Duncan scored, he also looked at Tang Qian. The meaning was very clear, your performance time is over.
Now, it's my turn, it's our Spurs' turn.
Tang Qian suddenly smiled and said, "Tim, you are very strong, but you can't beat me just like this."
Looking at his opponent's energetic and aggressive smile, Duncan said expressionlessly: "Let's wait until you win, Eastern rookie."
"Okay, if nothing else, I will do my best on the defensive end." Tang Qian did not waver and responded with a smile.
Watching this scene, Howard off the court felt entangled, depressed, envious and resentful and said:
Oh, what the hell, do you really think you are an opponent of Duncan's level?
Tim Duncan, beat him up for me! Let him know how powerful the league's top insiders are!
PS: There is one more chapter, which will be posted later~